Anna Jeffrey

If you love cowboys and romance ...

I didn't read the first book in the series, but that didn't take away from me reading this one. I found it very interesting and immediately drawn to Pic (Pickett). Something about that cowboy and his relationship with his family, as well as his history. The past seems to define how he looks at the future and what he should and shouldn't do. The story revolves around Pic and his family, starting with
the new marriage of his older brother, Drake. The characters are weaved into each other's lives perfectly. If you love a good cowboy romance, then this is the book to read.… (más)

Originally posted at Bunny's Review



I have not read the first book in this series but that did not stop me from enjoying this second book. The author provides just enough information so readers will not become lost but are not overwhelmed with everything from the first book. I thought the book would go one direction but the author took the book in a different direction and worked out so much better than my thoughts.

Readers are quickly introduced to the whole Lockhart family. The family is waiting at a 5-star restaurant in downtown Ft. Worth for the new bride and groom, Drake and Shannon.

To say there is tension during this dinner is an understatement. Betty, Drake’s mother is an old bitty who believes no one is good enough for her children unless she hand picks them out. A woman who is only interested in her status to others than her children being happy, Betty believes she has an image to protect and will do anything to keep from allowing anyone into the family.

When I realized this book was about the second oldest brother Pic and that he already had a girlfriend I figured they would marry early in the story and have a major breakup shortly after the ceremony. Boy oh boy was I wrong. I will not go into when or how about Pic and his girlfriend, Amanda.

Pic’s mother does not like Amanda. She believes that Amanda is an upstart trying to get her hands on the family’s money. When Betty’s current plan fails she tried to send in a female that does not understand anything about a ranch or farm. Does not believe that killing a wild boar is just part of farm/ranch life, thinks it is wrong to drill for oil but not willing to give up her gas powered vehicle, this female is beyond understanding how or where food comes from. Her idea of getting more food is the local grocery. The thought that food has to come from somewhere else is beyond her understanding. To say this female is a witch with a Capital B is an understatement. She is someone that I would take, roll around in manure then pour sugar & honey over her tie to a tree where several nest of fire ants lived. That would be too nice for Zochi and Betty.

This story has a nice mystery rolled over from the first book. This mystery rolls over to the third book in the series. Readers do not know a lot except bad things are happening. I admit that I have my suspicion on who but I guess we will find out later in the series.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a great contemporary read with some hot sex scenes that were well written. I recommend this book to any who enjoy contemporary romance especially cowboys.

The bunnies and I give this book carrots.

I purchased this book at Amazon 2014.… (más)